The Alaskan Capitol in Juneau is atypical of state capitols. Most are mini-replicas of the Capitol in Washington. Juneau’s attempt involved placement of three Greek columns in front of a Federal office building. Easy to miss.
The House of Representatives is as small as they get (consistent with this Republican states penchant for small government) as was the Senate Chambers. The place was quiet as the session for this year was completed.
The Speaker’s office was – by contrast – quite formidable.
The premises lacked the formal recognition of prominent citizens that other state houses feature, however there was a plaque in honor of “Alaska Women in High Places” which listed Sarah Palin (Vice President Nominee in 2008 Election for the Republican ticket) who served as Alaskan Governor from 2006-2009 and Lisa Murkowski – State Senator since 2002.
Leaving the Statehouse we ventured down to the harbour in Juneau for a quick refreshment and pondered the march of cruise ships into and out of the port.
